Also that day, a 100 mph wind gust from the northeast was measured in Atlantic City, according to the weather service[3].

Around Sept. 9, 1889, the hurricane moved northwest toward New Jersey, coming within 150 miles of Atlantic City before becoming nearly stationary for four days, according to the weather service. A “tidal wave” appeared on Sept. 8.

“The storm, one of the greatest to affect the shore and ocean,” headed southwest toward Norfolk, VA, and dissipated, according to the weather service.

“Considerable hurricane damage occurred along the Atlantic coast, as well as shipwrecks with loss of life,” according to the weather service.

Twenty-nine ships sank in Delaware Bay, killing at least 31 sailors, according to the weather service. Overall, 40 people died as a result of the hurricane.